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FJ53 CRK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

188,721 mi
Last recorded188,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 CRK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 188,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive top of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2026 188,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive top of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in (5.2.3 (e))

n\s\r lamp unit damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2025 176,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 176,577 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 170,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 164,910 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 164,910 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 162,975 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust welded

Fail 11 May 2022 162,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 153,849 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 153,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,514 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff slow to operate (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure and offside damage

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust smoke around nearside of engine

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,509 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure and offside damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust smoke around nearside of engine

Pass 30 Mar 2018 136,642 miles

Driver seat is badly ripped

Oil leak

Tow socket cover/ plug retaining clip is missing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,610 miles

Bonnet release only useable with screw driver not key as standard

Offside Front Drivers seat badly ripped

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,598 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working Top marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release only useable with screw driver not key as standard

Coolant leak

Offside Front Drivers seat badly ripped

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,351 miles

Rear passenger seat removed at retest

Fail 5 Apr 2016 125,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

prop shaft centre bearing xs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 119,507 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 119,371 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 5 Jul 2014 108,674 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 108,674 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,090 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 98,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside front marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 89,095 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front marker light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,812 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 81,812 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,924 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 70,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 62,114 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 54,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,727 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FJ53 CRK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 CRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ53 CRK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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